Stayton High School Counseling Department

Beliefs

All students shall have access to a school counselor who advocates for their academic, career and social/emotional needs.

Students learn about their personal value and potential to contribute to society through a variety of programs and opportunities at school.

A successful education will lead students to be positive influences in the community and to attain fulfilling careers.

All students have dignity and worth

All students can be academically successful and productive members of society.

All students’ ethnic, cultural and racial differences and special needs are considered in the planning and implementation of the school counseling program.

All students deserve trained school counselors who provide a comprehensive school counseling program.

Vision Statement

All students from Stayton High School are strong self-advocates and demonstrate grit and resilience. They are well prepared to confidently pursue college and career opportunities in the 21st century. Our students are employed or on track to be employed in a career that matches their individual interests, abilities, and values and are productive contributors in a diverse, global society. They are fully engaged in lifelong learning, and actively seek new and challenging experiences that expand their worldview.

Mission Statement

The mission of the comprehensive school counseling program at Stayton High School is to address the academic, college/career, and social/emotional preparatory needs of our diverse student body. We promote equity, access, and success for all students and empower them to discover their full potential while encouraging self-advocacy and accountability. We collaborate with other educators and stakeholders to advocate for all. Students have access to challenging coursework and enrichment opportunities to enable them to become lifelong learners and caring, productive citizens in the 21st century.

Services

Individual CounselingAcademic AdvisingReferral ServicesCollege and Career PlanningScheduleing HelpFamily Support

Important Information

Second Semester Schedule Changes

Second semester at Stayton High begins on Monday, January 28th. If you need to request a schedule change, here are some things you need to know:

Students have until Friday, February 1st, at 3:00 pm to complete the required form, which gives them five days once the semester begins. Click here for the schedule change request form.

Priority is given to students who complete the request form PRIOR TO THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH.

Counselors will NOT call students out of class to change schedules on January 23rd & 24th due to finals.

Counselors will NOT honor requests for student to change classes to be with friends, have a different lunch, or have a teacher change.

Questions regarding schedule changes should be directed to the student's counselor (students with last names beginning with A-J email Mrs. Rochetto at tamra.rochetto@nsantiam.k12.or.us; students with last names beginning with K-Z email Mrs. H-D at ashley.herndon@nsantiam.k12.or.us).

Because of the volume of requests received, please allow up to two weeks for the counselor to get back to you. Thank you!

New Students

If you are new to our district, welcome! See this document for instructions.